When will an American man win a Grand Slam again?
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Today.
Sudacafan
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I also read quickly and get things all wrong, especially after waking up in he morning.
Sudacafan
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Yes, that’s why Isner is so invested in winning the French: the only Slam standing with fifth set definition as it should be.
Mainad
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stringertom
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fedr broke him...literally. Blame it on Félix for choking the SF.So invested that he didn't take part this year.
Meanwhile, despite beating RBA the week before, Fritz was not up to making 3R today and became the final nail in the coffin for American hopes at RG.
Mainad
Bionic Poster
Andy asked me to fix that for you.
It is now 20 years since an American man last made the final of RG (1999 Agassi). Serena and Sloane still flying Old Glory for the good ol' You-Ess-Of-A.
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stringertom
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Andre Agassi says, “Hello, Mainad!”
Mainad
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stringertom
Bionic Poster
No, Courier stopped him before ‘95 and the elder Medvedev seemed ready to deny him again in ‘99, the year of fedr’s first appearance. Nice comeback, quite like Lendl in ‘84 vs JMac.Oops, could have sworn Agassi won it earlier than that.
Mainad
Bionic Poster
Poor JMac, he says he's still in therapy about that one. Mentions it in practically every RG episode of Game, Schett and Mats.
stringertom
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Has JMac had a session with Coria? That would be epic!Poor JMac, he says he's still in therapy about that one. Mentions it in practically every RG episode of Game, Schett and Mats.
#FuqYouGaston!
Sudacafan
Bionic Poster
Sad for Mac; if he only knew the drop volley by then! Ivan would have had to wait a little bit moar!Poor JMac, he says he's still in therapy about that one. Mentions it in practically every RG episode of Game, Schett and Mats.
Sudacafan
Bionic Poster
JMac is a successful Coriander?
Sudacafan
Bionic Poster
OK, but I don’t see any final nail in Nadal’s Goffin.
Airspun
Hall of Fame
Possibly
MiamiWeekendWarrior
Hall of Fame
When Alcaraz becomes a US citizen?
EdMcMush
Professional
not looking good. maybe offer Medvedev US citizenship?
movdqa
Talk Tennis Guru
I'm pretty sure that he could get a green card if he wanted it. I think that you just have to promise to start a business with something like $1 million here and employ some number of people. Then start the path to citizenship. Any of the top players could do this and many have done so in the past. There are better places in terms of paying less taxes though.
thaiporean
New User
tommy paul will be the on.
DutchUncle
Professional
Yes, Tommy. And Fritz with an outside chance of getting to a major final?
movdqa
Talk Tennis Guru
Fritz has the ability but he needs to get his head straight. He is often frustrated out on the court despite his talent and athleticism.
I love Tommy Paul's game but he needs more to crack the tippy top. It's always fun to see a player taking it to the next level but it doesn't actually happen that often.
I love Tommy Paul's game but he needs more to crack the tippy top. It's always fun to see a player taking it to the next level but it doesn't actually happen that often.
Z.Qinwen is my hero
New User
Is it really though? I think tiafoe will be eliminated in short order by dimitrov and paul isn't going through Sinner and Medvedev back to back. Which only leaves Fritz. He certainly has a chance but I don't think many people would disagree that he is only the 4th best player remaining in the draw.
movdqa
Talk Tennis Guru
Fritz has the talent but he's quite moody on the court. He's been doing a better job at controlling his emotions lately.
Winners or Errors
Legend
Hmm, both Americans in the quarters at this point have winnable quarters. Could be an all-American semifinal if Fritz can just de-Ziraffe the tournament for us. I think Tiafoe can take out Dimitrov, though the older guy has been demonstrating the Lost Generation was probably better than this one lately.
Mainad
Bionic Poster
At least Fritz has ended the Slam (inc. US Open) finalist drought.
roysid
Legend
Its so difficult on mens tour. The top players are always occupied by europe who will be the slam contenders. Very difficult for USA unless they produce top talent who will challenge grand slams consistently.
Right now is the best chance because there are 5 men in top 20. They will have chances. Who will have it all together to win the final match is to be seen.
Right now is the best chance because there are 5 men in top 20. They will have chances. Who will have it all together to win the final match is to be seen.
2103.
Hahaha.
Rafa4LifeEver
G.O.A.T.
Delpo the last one to do so in 2009
I think you should add a 0 to your prediction.
In half a century (at least), no male player from that country will be able to win a GS tournament.
Roddick clones (like Fritz) clearly show the decline of men's tennis in that country over the last two decades.
socallefty
G.O.A.T.
They keep winning Boys slams and then their growth doesn’t keep pace on the Men's tour. World class movement is needed to win at the elite level while the US men‘s forte is usually only power.
Waiting for Tiafoe, it would be Samuel Beckett's dystopia if he were writing today.
sportsfan1
Legend
With the way things are trending over there, it's gonna happen soon but on the pickleball side lol.
tennis24x7
Hall of Fame
Right now I think the best candidate is Ben Shelton, only if he settles down from his phone hang-up antics. Fritz had his chances but at 27 and limited movement will not get another chance.
tennis24x7
Hall of Fame
Boys and Girls slams are on par with adult doubles talent, a very bad barometer for future success
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